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Lazaro “Laz” Hernandez has more than 12 years of experience in diversified public and private accounting. He has an extensive background in providing complex audit and accounting services to clients in a variety of industries, including cannabis, manufacturing and wholesale distribution, construction, retail and not-for-profit organizations.

With a background in corporate accounting and audit management, Laz has significant expertise in assisting companies with financial analysis, financial reporting under U.S. GAAP & IFRS, auditing, internal control policies and procedures, strategic planning and business process reviews and recommendations.

Laz has served as the lead audit partner for some of the largest cannabis companies in the world by revenue. He helps lead PKF O’Connor Davies’ cannabis audit practice, supporting weekly internal team calls and driving collaboration across engagements. Laz remains actively involved in industry-specific trainings and technical discussions focused on the evolving cannabis sector.

In addition to his U.S. CPA license, Laz holds a Chartered Professional Accountant designation in Ontario, Canada and is licensed to practice as a public accountant in the province.